Emotions and Caregiving
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Grief: Facing Illness, Death, and Other Losses
Grief: Facing Illness, Death, and Other Losses
Grief and loss can be a lonely and isolating experience. As a caregiver, you may encounter grief at different points on your caregiving journey.
In recognition of National Grief and Bereavement Day, we welcome back Dr. Patrick McGrath to talk about:
• Different kinds of grief and their accompanying emotions
• What you can do to understand the grieving process
• Tips on how to cope with grief and loss
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The Many Faces of Grief: A Mental Health Conversation for Caregivers
The Many Faces of Grief: A Mental Health Conversation for Caregivers
This webinar explores the many aspects of grief as it relates to the mental health and well being of caregivers. In a deep discussion about coping, loss and trauma; participants will explore the different ways in which we process grief and how we can overcome the challenges that arise during these difficult times.
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Grief and Bereavement
This webinar walks participants through the grief journey and will present helpful tools for finding healthy and useful ways to grieve. It will focus on how COVID-19 has impacted the grieving process and offer different approaches for participants to “do grief their way.” The presentation will be respectful in giving a Trauma-Informed way of working through one’s grief.
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Caregiving During the Holidays: Expectation vs Reality, and Self-Care
Caregiving During the Holidays: Expectation vs Reality, and Self-Care
Webinar Notes – English / Webinar Notes – French
The holiday season is packed with messages that no matter what, life is good! However, this ideal is often not the reality, especially for those who are in the sacred role of being a caregiver. This webinar will look at all the direct and hidden messages of how we should be feeling around the holidays and how it often collides with the reality of being a caregiver, which can include loss and grief. Self-care is never selfish so this webinar will highlight how to incorporate daily practices that show kindness and consideration to oneself. The webinar will also review how COVID-19 continues to provide increased hardship for caregivers, especially during the holiday season.
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Everyday Resiliency in Times of Uncertainty: How to Protect Your Core
Building Resiliency in Times of Uncertainty
Building resilience helps caregivers sustain their health and capacity to care, both for themselves and others. In this webinar, participants will learn about core traits for resiliency, stress systems management and behaviour change to maintain a stronger work-life balance. Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe will help us understand why common knowledge does not equal common practice. She will unpack why we struggle with change and how to fix this cycle.
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Cultivating Mindfulness for Well-being Among Caregivers
Cultivating Mindfulness for Well-being Among Caregivers
Many caregivers frequently experience stress, anxiety, depression and loneliness. Mindfulness can help us stay in the present, manage our negative emotions and build emotional strength, allowing us to care for ourselves more effectively. In this webinar, caregivers will learn about chronic stress in the mind and body, identify ingredients to their stress and practice mindfulness meditation to support their well-being.